BJP Urges Compensation, Aid after 8 Karnataka Devotees killed in AP Road Accident
Among those killed were five women, and 10 others were injured when a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) collided with a tanker in Mantralayam in Kurnool district on Thursday
Ulema disappointed over Davanagere bypoll, minority representation
Bengaluru: A representative body of Ulema (Islamic religious scholars) in Karnataka on Thursday, April 16, expressed dissatisfaction over recent political developments surrounding the Davanagere Assembly by-election and raised concerns about the representation of the minority community. The statement came after MLC Naseer Ahmed was removed as Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs political secretary, while another MLC, Abdul Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Congress risks alienating AHINDA community in Karnataka for the sake of one family, warn Muslim leaders The Hindu
Say the Congress had acted in violation of norms in taking action against certain leaders in connection with the Davanagere South byelection.
Accident near Mantralayam leaves residents of Hassan village in grief
The deceased were part of a group of relatives, from two villages in Hassan district and one village in Chikkamagaluru district, who came together for a trip to Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh
Police bust drug network in Bengaluru, arrest 10 peddlers and seize narcotics worth 23.63 crore
Raids were carried out over the past few weeks by teams from Yelahanka New Town, DJ Halli, Banaswadi, Koramangala, Bommanahalli, and Pulakeshinagar police stations
As per the notice from the competent authority, depositors must submit 10 types of documents to process their refund claims
Kurnool Tragedy: Victims Identified in Mantralayam Road Accident
Eight pilgrims from Karnataka killed in Bolerolorry crash near Chilakaladona; leaders express grief
Eight killed, 12 hurt as vehicle rams truck near Mantralayam in Kurnool district
Nearly 20 persons from Chikamagaluru in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam
8 Pilgrims Killed, 12 Injured In Pick-Up Truck-Tanker Collision In Andhra
The accident took place on National Highway 167, around 8-9 kilometres from the Dharmapur toll plaza of Kurnool district, near the Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border.
With flying colours: Bengaluru records 98.9% pass in CBSE Class 10 exam
Bengaluru region recorded a 98.9% pass rate in the Class 10 CBSE exams, securing third place nationally behind Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada. Despite a strong overall performance, mathematics proved challenging for many students, though science and social science scores saw improvements. The introduction of two board exams for Class 10 students led to an earlier than usual results announcement.
Bengaluru temperature to touch 38C in coming days, says IMD
Eight from Karnataka killed in a road accident near Mantralayam
Nearly 20 persons from Chikmangalore in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam
A special court in Bengaluru convicted former Congress minister Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others for plotting and executing the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda in 2016. The court found them guilty of murder and conspiracy, with sentencing to be announced Thursday. Kulkarni, who was present in court, broke down upon hearing the verdict.
Ktaka plans KPI-based appraisal for govt staff
Cong suspends MLC Jabbar over Dgere no-show
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout project in Bengaluru: Rera disposes of plaints over missing paperwork
Weak monsoon forecast could leave Karnataka dry - The Times of India
Weak monsoon forecast could leave Karnataka dry The Times of India
Weak monsoon forecast could leave Karnataka dry
Honeytrap sting: Rs 10 lakh paid, photos of Bengaluru businessman still leaked
Forex fraud: Easy varsity fee transfer costs Bengaluru parent Rs 2 lakh
JEE preparation helps students ace board exams in Bengaluru
Bengaluru records 98.9 percent pass in CBSE class 10 exam
Karnataka opposition welcomes CBI probe into Hebbal land scam
No delay: Menstrual leave rule must be implemented, Karnataka high court tells government
Karnataka high court orders notice on plea seeking ban on tiger safaris
Three youths killed in road accident in Kalaburagi
1,000 students to take part in 70 events at Insignia-2026
How a Bengaluru firm set up space mission simulation in Ladakh
Govt, Opposition set for delimitation duel in Parliament
New Delhi, Apr 15:The government and the Opposition are set to cross swords in the Lok Sabha on Thursday as a three-day special sitting of Parliament begins with a debate on a key Constitution amendment bill that has provisions for the women's quota law implementation and the contentious delimitation exercise. While the government is set to push The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 as a big-ticket reform, the Opposition has decided to oppose the bill due to its provisions on delimitation. Both sides are rallying support at Centre as well as in states amid concerns in the southern part of the country that a delimitation exercise under the provisions of the bill would reduce their political standing because of a better performance on population control. On the eve of the special three-day sitting of Parliament, top Opposition leaders met here at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss and evolve a joint strategy on the bills brought for the implementation of the womens quota law and delimitation. Besides Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, the other leaders at the meeting included DMK's T R Baalu, the RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, Trinamool Congress's Sagarika Ghosh, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay Raut and Arvind Sawant, and the NCP-SCP's Supriya Sule, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav joining virtually. CPI leader Annie Raja, the CPI-M's Nilotpal Basu, AAP leader Sanjay Singh, Independent MP Kapil Sibal, the IUML's E T Mohammed Bashir and the RSP's N K Premachandran also attended the meeting, other than Congress general secretaries K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh. Speaking with reporters after the meeting, Kharge said the Opposition parties decided to unitedly vote against the delimitation provisions in the Constitution amendment bill in Parliament, asserting that they were not against women's reservation but opposed to the politically motivated manner in which the bill was being brought. All Opposition parties want that one-third reservation be given to women, and it be implemented based on the current Lok Sabha strength of 543 for the next general election in 2029, Ramesh told reporters after the meeting. In a post on X, Gandhi alleged that the government's proposed amendments to the Constitution constitute an attempted power grab through the use of delimitation and gerrymandering. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha emphasised that his party would not permit southern, northeastern, northwestern, and smaller states to be treated unfairly. The government plans to bring a Constitution amendment bill, a bill on delimitation law and an enabling bill for Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry -- three Union territories with a legislature -- on Thursday in the Lok Sabha to fast-track implementation of the women's reservation Act of 2023. Lok Sabha seats will be increased to a maximum of 850 from the current 543 to operationalise the women's reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls following a delimitation exercise to be carried out on the basis of the last published census. According to the draft Constitution amendment bill, which will be introduced and is expected to be passed in the upcoming special sitting of Parliament, seats would also be increased in state and Union territory assemblies to accommodate 33 per cent reservation for women. Amending the Constitution requires a special majority in both Houses of Parliament: a majority of the total membership (more than 50 per cent) and a two-thirds majority of members present and voting. So if all 540 members, that are there in the House currently, are present and voting, the two-thirds majority mark would be 360. The total strength of the NDA in the Lok Sabha stands at 292, while the major Opposition parties have 233 MPs. There is discomfort and growing opposition among southern states over apprehensions that a delimitation would reduce their political weight vis-a-vis their northern counterparts. Two prominent non-BJP chief ministers from the south -- the DMK's M K Stalin (Tamil Nadu) and the Congress's A Revanth Reddy (Telangana) -- have sharpened their attack on the Centre over the issue of delimitation, with the Tamil Nadu CM warning of a massive agitation if the state was harmed and his Telangana counterpart flagging injustice. Reddy has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to convene an all-party meeting to deliberate on the proposed delimitation, alleging that an increase in Lok Sabha seats based on pro rata, without considering economic contribution, would lead to a distortion in the country's federal balance. Reddy has also written to his counterparts from Andhra Pradesh (Chandrababu Naidu), Karnataka (Siddaramaiah), Kerala (Pinarayi Vijayan), Puducherry (N Rangasamy) and Tamil Nadu, calling for collective engagement among southern states to ensure that their concerns are articulated effectively at the national level. The ruling NDA has also closed ranks and rallied behind the prime minister, pitching the move for early implementation of the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' as a historic step. In a letter to the women of the country, Modi has asserted that Indian democracy will become stronger and more vibrant if elections to the Lok Sabha and the various assemblies in 2029 are held with the women's quota fully in place. Modi said that when women become active participants in policy and decision-making, the journey towards Viksit Bharat (developed India) is strengthened.
A Milestone for Womens Reservation: Karnataka BJP Celebrates
Mysuru, April 15: The Vice President of the Karnataka BJP and actress stated on Wednesday that the reservation for women is not just a moment of celebration for Karnataka and India but for women worldwide. She described it as a significant decision made by the Prime Minister. While addressing the media at the BJP district ... Read more A Milestone for Womens Reservation: Karnataka BJP Celebrates
47-year-old held in Bengaluru for lewd comments at girl
Scooter skids on Bengaluru road under repair, woman dies
Door-to-door house listing of Census 2027 to begin across Karnataka on April 16
Karnataka: Former Minister Vinay Kulkarni Found Guilty in BJP Leaders Murder Case
Bengaluru, April 15: The MP/MLA Court in Bengaluru has convicted senior Congress legislator and former minister Vinay Kulkarni in the murder case of BJP leader and district panchayat member Yogesh Gowda. After a lengthy hearing, the court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take Kulkarni and other accused into custody. Kulkarni is identified ... Read more Karnataka: Former Minister Vinay Kulkarni Found Guilty in BJP Leaders Murder Case
Book fair receives strong footfall, drives sales & student engagement
AHV slams CM over governance, economy, power-sharing
Man throws bedridden mother, 75, to death from 4th floor in Bengaluru
CBSE results: With 98.91% results, Bengaluru region stands third
It held the same position in 2025 too
26 of 33 gates ready, TB dam work in final stage
Bgavi steps up vigil to prevent fertiliser, seed shortage ahead of monsoon
Rowdy-sheeters presence at police peace meet sparks outrage in Bgavi
Trustee defends expulsion of Vachanananda Swamiji from Harihara Panchamasali Peetha
Panic buying of fertilisers triggers price surge in Raichur
SPCA urges crackdown on underage driving during summer holidays
Karnataka unveils Quantum Mapto lead deep-tech decade
The study examines how smallholder farmers in Karnataka make decisions about planting trees on their land
DMK-Led Alliance Poised for Two-Third Majority in Upcoming Elections, Says Shivakumar
Coimbatore, April 15: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar emphasized the importance of unity among Congress, DMK, and the INDIA alliance members on Wednesday. He stated that a united coalition is essential for ensuring good governance and maintaining peace in the country. While campaigning for Congress candidate Gopinath Palaniyappan in the Erode (East) assembly constituency, ... Read more DMK-Led Alliance Poised for Two-Third Majority in Upcoming Elections, Says Shivakumar
Kaka Karkhanis was a committed social reformer, says scholar
Aurad in Kalaburagi district records seasons high of 45C as heat intensifies across Karnataka
Woman murder case to be transferred to Maharashtra
KLE charitable hospital saves young woman
Karnataka High Court Denies Ban on Tiger Safari, Issues Clear Directives to State Government
Bengaluru, April 15: The Karnataka High Court has refused to impose a ban on tiger safaris in the state. The bench, led by Chief Justice Vibhus Bakhru and Justice C.M. Poonacha, directed the state government to submit a detailed affidavit clearly delineating core, buffer, and tourism zones, as well as specifying the locations where safaris ... Read more Karnataka High Court Denies Ban on Tiger Safari, Issues Clear Directives to State Government
No Central funds for Kittur Rani Channamma fort yet
AIISH to host awareness talk on speech changes in Parkinsons disease
Priyank Kharge Defends Congress Decision on Abdul Jabbar, Emphasizes Party Unity
Bengaluru, April 15: Karnataka government minister Priyank Kharge defended the Congress partys decisions on Wednesday, asserting that the decision to expel Abdul Jabbar was entirely justified. Speaking to reporters, Kharge stated, The decisions made by the party are correct, whether regarding candidates or expenditures. No one is above the party. Everyone must adhere to the ... Read more Priyank Kharge Defends Congress Decision on Abdul Jabbar, Emphasizes Party Unity
Belagavi: Two-day quantum students summit to be held at Visvesvaraya Technological University
Long queues of autos witnessed outside fuel stations in Mysuru
Belagavi City Corporation to offer property tax rebate
Auto LPG shortage returns; drivers face long queues across Bengaluru
Drivers say the situation had improved slightly following recent protests, but has deteriorated again over the past two days
Kalaburagi gears up for grand 893rd Basava Jayanti celebrations
Yathindra draws line between legacy politics and JD(S) family politics
He says his father did not bring him into politics for collection of bribes as alleged by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy, but to assist him in politics after his elder brother died
Inequality persists despite constitutional guarantee of education: Nayak
Illegal and arbitrary SIR faces statewide protests in Karnataka
The coalition demanded that the Karnataka government take a strong stand against the SIR, called on citizens to oppose the process
Shivamogga police book case against two
While the MLA has been convicted for both criminal conspiracy and murder under provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), he and Chandrashekar Indi were acquitted of the charges under the Arms Act, 1959, as the sanction for their prosecution under this law was not obtained
Ambedkar Theme Park to come up in Yelwal: Minister
Shivamogga Safari: Post-mortem of hippo conducted, preliminary report suggests liver infection
Summer heat triggers water alert in Mysuru
MLC tells officials told to act fast to avert crisis
Karnataka Congress Faces Crisis as MLC Abdul Jabbar Suspended Over Anti-Party Activities
Bengaluru, April 15: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has taken a significant step by suspending MLC Abdul Jabbar from primary membership due to allegations of anti-party activities. The suspension order was signed by Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president D.K. Shivakumar. It stated that the action was taken with immediate effect due to ... Read more Karnataka Congress Faces Crisis as MLC Abdul Jabbar Suspended Over Anti-Party Activities
Kurnool police return 2,402 lost and stolen phones in four recovery melas
The phones were recovered from Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and various districts of Andhra Pradesh, SP Vikrant Patil said
Karnataka Congress MLC Suspended for Anti-Party Activities
The Congress fears its Minority leaders have dented the winning chances of its nominee in Davangere by-poll and embarked upon disciplinary steps against them
Mumbai, April 15: A delegation of Congress legislators from Karnataka visited Ayodhya on Wednesday, expressing admiration for the magnificent construction of the Ram Temple. They described their trip as an emotionally and spiritually enriching experience. In an interview, Karnataka Congress MLA T.B. Jayachandra stated that after having the darshan and performing rituals for Lord Ram, ... Read more Karnataka Congress Leaders Praise Ram Temples Grandeur, Describe Ayodhya Visit as Emotional Experience
Karnataka: HC declines to ban jungle safari, seeks detailed response from state
The Karnataka High Court declined to ban tiger safaris in the state but sought a response from the government on a plea for a permanent ban, asking for details on safari zones and conservation compliance, even as operations have resumed in a phased manner at Bandipur National Park and Nagarahole National Park after a temporary suspension.
Maharashtra minister backs Marathi mandatory rule for taxi and auto drivers
Sanjay Shirsat, Maharashtra Minister for Social Justice, gave examples of other states, stating that in West Bengal people use Bengali, while in Karnataka the local language is widely used in daily life and business
Residents of Shivamogga complain of supply of contaminated water to homes
Whenever the issue was brought to the notice of the Urban Water Supply Board, residents were given a ready-made answer, which is: the water was contaminated due to the heavy rains.
Davanagere fallout: Shivakumar suspends MLC Jabbar from Congress membership
The Karnataka Congress has announced the suspension of MLC Abdul Jabbar from its primary membership, following allegations of engaging in activities that contradict the partys interests. This disciplinary measure, tied to the recent bypoll in Davanagere South, highlights claims that Jabbar incited discontent within the Muslim community during the election period.
EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to follow
European Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16s, while Andhra Pradesh explores age tokens. Globally, countries like Australia, Denmark, and France are enacting similar restrictions.
The MP maintained that there is no clarity on the increase in the number of seats in each State in the draft bill circulated among MPs
Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order on a petition filed by 41-year-old Chandravva Hanumant Gokavi, a hotel worker in Mudalgi of Gokak taluk in Belagavi district
He cautioned the youth and women against being influenced by rhetoric, remarking that cinema dialogues last only for a day, and claimed that only the Congress and the DMK could ensure welfare and development.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy hails Adichunchanagiri seers legacy of service
He noted that the late seer had worked extensively for the upliftment of the poor by providing access to education, shelter, and healthcare, and had taken quality medical services to rural areas, benefiting underprivileged communities
PM Narendra Modi recalls Adichunchanagiri seers role in peacock conservation
The Adichunchanagiri Peacock Wildlife Sanctuary is among the few wildlife sanctuaries dedicated to the protection of peacocks
PM Narendra Modi outlines nine-point agenda for Viksit Karnataka, Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a nine-point citizen-led development agenda for Viksit Karnataka and Viksit Bharat at the Sri Aadichunchanagiri Mutt. He urged water conservation, supporting local industries, natural farming, and incorporating yoga and service into daily life for collective progress.
PM calls for collective 9-point pledge at public meeting in Adichunchanagiri
MLC Abdul Jabbar suspended by Karnataka Congress for anti-party activity
Karnataka Congress has suspended Member of Legislative Council Abdul Jabbar for alleged anti-party activities during the Davanagere South by-election. Jabbar, who sought a ticket to become an MLA but was overlooked in favor of Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjuna, is accused of supporting other candidates. The suspension was ordered by state president and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Gold loans soar in India, but its southern households leading the charge
Gold loans in India have surged fourfold since March 2022, becoming the second-largest retail credit segment. Southern states, led by Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, continue to dominate originations, accounting for over half the market. While the south remains the core, emerging regions like Uttar Pradesh are showing significant growth from a lower base.
Davanagere bypoll: MLC Abdul Jabbar suspended from Congress for anti-party activity
Earlier, MLC Naseer Ahmed was sacked from the post of political secretary to the CM for the same reason
PM Modi Inaugurates Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira In Karnataka's Mandya
PM Modi will also jointly release the book titled Saundarya Lahari and Shiva Mahimna Stotram along with former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda Ji.
